Russian Railways Cup (Russian: Кубок РЖД) was an annual pre-season football tournament, held in Moscow and hosted by FC Lokomotiv Moscow.

Russian Railways Cup
Founded2007
Abolished2008
RegionEurope (UEFA)
Number of teams4
Last championsSpain Sevilla (1st title)
Most successful club(s)Netherlands PSV Eindhoven
Spain Sevilla
(1 title)

The first edition of the tournament took place in 2007. Dutch club PSV Eindhoven won the title after beating Real Madrid 2–1 in the final. PSV Eindhoven beat Italian team Milan 4–3 on penalties after a goalless draw, in the first semi-final, while Real Madrid managed to come back from two goals down after the first half to beat the hosts Lokomotiv Moscow 5–2. In the third place playoff, Milan scored twice in the last ten minutes to draw with Lokomotiv Moscow 3–3. The Italians went on to claim the third place after beating the Russian club 5–4 on penalties.

Results

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Year Final Third Place Match
Winners Score Runners-up Third place Score Fourth place
2007   PSV Eindhoven 2–1   Real Madrid   Milan 3–3 aet (5–4) ps   Lokomotiv Moscow
2008   Sevilla 3–0   Lokomotiv Moscow   Chelsea 5–0   Milan
 
Russian Railways Cup trophy.

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